Category: RP News
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Pacquiao returns with ‘big fight’ either in June or July
Manny Pacquiao will make his ring return either June or July, but questions on the venue and his next opponent will likely be answered next month. One thing’s for sure, it’s bound to be a big one. “We’re going to make it a big fight. We don’t know where but it’s either Saudi, the Middle…
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The Fil-Can Cultural Heritage Society (FCCHS) of Surrey BC lends hands for Taal Volcano victims
The newly formed non-stock/non-profit group, Fil-Can Cultural Heritage Society (FCCHS) of Surrey BC is set to hosting a fundraiser dubbed, “Sagip Taal, Bangon Batangas!” on Saturday, February 29th at 7:00 pm at the Don Bosco Youth Centre, Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish 10460 – 139 Street, Surrey BC. This is to raise funds for…
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ABS-CBN shutdown may lead into another ‘crony capitalist era’
MANILA – If the Philippine government’s move to shut down broadcast network ABS-CBN succeeds, the country “may be at the beginning of another crony capitalist era that’s even darker than the Marcos dictatorship,” a democracy watchdog said Wednesday. “The removal of ABS-CBN’s franchise will have direct implications on thousands of Filipino families who are employed…
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R.P. ends military pact with U.S.
The government of the Republic of the Philippines has announced the termination of a key military agreement with the United States. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on February 11, 2020 that the country is ending its Visiting Forces Agreement or VFA with the U.S. For his part, U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking at the White…
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TAAL EVACUEES RECEIVE HELP THROUGH ABS-CBN SAGIP KAPAMILYA
The entire country was shocked when Taal volcano suddenly erupted, sending a thick ash fall to blanket over Batangas and Cavite, and even reaching some parts of Metro Manila. Despite the heartbreaking disaster, affected families didn’t feel abandoned with all the help and support that came pouring in from fellow Filipinos. According to ABS-CBN Foundation’s…